a. System software:

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    • System software interacts directly with hardware, while application software runs on top of system software.

      True
    • System software manages and controls the operations of computer hardware and system resources.
    • Application software performs specific user tasks and applications.
    • Order the key functions of system software from managing hardware to facilitating user interaction:
      1️⃣ Managing computer hardware
      2️⃣ Providing an interface
      3️⃣ Allocating resources
      4️⃣ Handling errors
      5️⃣ Facilitating user interaction
    • What are examples of operating systems used as system software?
      Windows, macOS, Linux
    • System software interacts directly with hardware, while application software runs on top of system software.

      True
    • System software interacts directly with computer hardware.

      True
    • What is one key function of system software related to resources?
      Allocating resources
    • Match the type of system software with its function:
      Operating System (OS) ↔️ Manages hardware and software resources
      Device Driver ↔️ Enables communication between OS and hardware
      Utility Program ↔️ Performs specialized tasks to enhance the system
    • Utility programs, such as antivirus software, maintain and enhance the computer system.

      True
    • Operating systems manage hardware and software resources, providing an interface for users to interact with the computer
    • Match the type of system software with its function:
      Operating System (OS) ↔️ Manages hardware and software resources
      Device Driver ↔️ Enables communication between OS and hardware
      Utility Program ↔️ Maintains and enhances the system
    • Device drivers translate commands and manage data transfer
    • System software manages and controls the operations of computer hardware and the system's resources.
    • Match the type of software with its purpose:
      System Software ↔️ Manages hardware and system resources
      Application Software ↔️ Performs specific user tasks
    • System software interacts directly with the computer's hardware.

      True
    • What is one key function of system software related to hardware?
      Managing computer hardware
    • The key functions of system software include facilitating user interaction through a graphical user interface.

      True
    • System software acts as an interface between the hardware and application software.
    • Match the feature with the correct type of software:
      Purpose of System Software ↔️ Manages computer hardware and system resources
      Purpose of Application Software ↔️ Performs specific user tasks
    • System software manages and controls computer hardware and system resources.
    • System software is responsible for detecting and handling errors in the computer system.

      True
    • Operating systems manage hardware and software resources to provide an interface for users.
    • What are the three key types of system software?
      Operating systems, device drivers, utility programs
    • Device drivers enable communication between the operating system and hardware devices.
      True
    • What are examples of operating systems?
      Windows, macOS, Linux
    • Utility programs protect against viruses and defragment disks.
      True
    • Device drivers enable communication between the OS and hardware devices such as printers, keyboards, and graphic cards
    • System software provides a stable environment for application software to run on.

      True
    • The key difference between system software and application software is their purpose
    • Application software runs on top of system software.

      True
    • Key functions of system software
      1️⃣ Managing computer hardware
      2️⃣ Providing an interface
    • System software provides an interface between hardware and application software
    • What type of software manages the overall computer system?
      System software
    • Device drivers allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices such as printers, keyboards, and graphic cards
    • What are the three common examples of system software mentioned in the study material?
      Operating systems, device drivers, utility programs
    • System software translates commands for hardware to understand.

      True
    • What is the primary role of an operating system?
      Manages computer resources
    • What is an example of a specialized task performed by a utility program?
      Antivirus protection
    • What is the primary role of system software?
      Manages computer hardware
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